GS-6 Pay — State of Alaska (2026)

$58,189
A GS-6 Step 5 in State of Alaska earns $58,189 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-6 in State of Alaska ranges $51,344–$66,747.
State of Alaska locality pay: 32.36% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-6 pay in the State of Alaska locality pay area for 2026. The State of Alaska area adds 32.36% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$51,344$24.60$1,968.00
Step 2$53,055$25.42$2,033.60
Step 3$54,767$26.24$2,099.20
Step 4$56,478$27.06$2,164.80
Step 5$58,189$27.88$2,230.40
Step 6$59,901$28.70$2,296.00
Step 7$61,612$29.52$2,361.60
Step 8$63,324$30.34$2,427.20
Step 9$65,035$31.16$2,492.80
Step 10$66,747$31.98$2,558.40

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$58,189/yr
Base pay (before locality)$43,963
State of Alaska locality32.36%
Adjusted annual$58,189
Per month$4,849
Bi-weekly$2,230.40
Hourly$27.88

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-6 make in State of Alaska?

For 2026, GS-6 in State of Alaska ranges from $51,344 at the first step to $66,747 at the top step, with $58,189 near the middle.

How is State of Alaska locality pay calculated?

The GS-6 base rate is multiplied by one plus the State of Alaska locality percentage of 32.36%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.

What is the 2026 raise?

For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the State of Alaska rate remained 32.36%.

Is this before or after tax?

The GS-6 figures for State of Alaska are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.

Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-AK · effective January 11, 2026 · State of Alaska, 32.36% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.